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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
A really wonderful book. I loved the utter mundanity contrasted with the fantastical at the beginning. Just a husband and wife going on their honeymoon to a tourist location: The Tower of Babel. I think Bancroft does a great job in world building with the tower. That was definitely my favorite part. I was right with Senlin, awestruck at the Tower this monumental invention. As the plot moved on, my sense of wonder decreased and it became more of a regular fantasy story but still... the characters are great, the plot is suspenseful and engaging and I really am in love with the setting.
I hope the second book can keep up that balance of a good adventure without losing that sense of uniqueness given by it's setting. It could very easily turn into generic political drama.
I hope the second book can keep up that balance of a good adventure without losing that sense of uniqueness given by it's setting. It could very easily turn into generic political drama.
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great book. Unique adventure and characters. Highly recommended and should be more famous.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I bought this like 12 years ago, got a decent way through, and then set it down and never looked back. This book is so weird. I don’t even know if I really liked it, but this time I could not put it down and now I need to find the sequel. I legitimately never really knew what was coming next. Extensive and immersive world-building. It got real bleak at times, though, so I am not surprised that I had to be in the right mood to finish it.